Smart Grids with the Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid

Entry requirements

A first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in electronic, electrical or telecommunications engineering, or a related physical sciences subject.

UKVI-recognised English language qualification at C1 level (IELTS 7.0) for non-native English speakers.

Candidates must be willing to travel, as the MSc course is delivered across two locations, in Spain and Scotland.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This specialist MSc course will enable you to:

• earn a double degree with global impact – delivered in partnership with Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid and leading international energy providers
• gain practical experience through paid industrial internships in the UK and Spain
• develop advanced expertise in the digital transformation of power systems, from energy storage to smart grids.
• learn how to realise resilient, efficient and sustainable power networks that integrate renewables and enable the energy transition to net-zero

This MSc responds to the growing demand for engineers who can lead the digitalisation of the electric grid. Delivered in partnership by the ICAI School of Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, and industry partners, Iberdrola, Minsait/Indra and UFD Distribución Electricidad S.A, it is designed specifically for graduates in electrical, electronic, or telecommunications engineering.

Whether you're an electrical engineer looking to deepen your expertise in smart grids and renewable integration or an information and communications engineer seeking to understand the power sector’s emerging needs, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the new energy paradigm and the utility of the future.

You’ll master the design of modern energy systems, their role in a global context, and the emerging digitalisation tools that are enabling the transformation. From smart grids to energy storage, and from data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, you will discover how technological innovation is reshaping the energy landscape and learn how to apply digital tools and data-driven strategies to modernise infrastructure and improve system performance.

As part of the MSc, you’ll gain extensive international and industrial exposure.

You’ll spend one term in the ICAI School of Engineering at the Comillas Pontifical Universidad, Spain and one term in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.

These are then followed by one term of a paid internship with an industry partner, either Iberdrola, ScottishPower, Minsait/Indra or UFD Dstribuction Electricidad S.A. at their branch offices in Spain or in the UK.

This course structure ensures you graduate with two qualifications, academic excellence and a global perspective on the energy sector.

Here from students now delivering the grid digitalisation in industry - Life as a Smart Grid MSc student.

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering Online Drop in Sessions

Thinking about taking the next step with an MSc at Strathclyde? We would love to meet you.

Before you submit your application, or even after you have received an offer, join us for an informal online drop-in session. This is a relaxed opportunity to chat directly with academic staff and ask questions about our MSc programmes.

Our drop in sessions take place fortnightly, every other Monday from 11am-12pm (UK time). They will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Find out more and register now to be sent the Teams link to attend.

Fees and funding